- 1528 N. Wells St., Old Town
This charming Old Town eatery features a spacious garden complete with a bar. A large lounge with a mahogany bar and an adjacent dining area occupy the inside o... READ MORE
This charming Old Town eatery features a spacious garden complete with a bar. A large lounge with a mahogany bar and an adjacent dining area occupy the inside o... READ MORE
Years after opening, Funky Buddha still attracts a crowd that's just as eclectic as its early days, thanks to a lively atmosphere in a laidback, loungy space an... READ MORE
Formerly known as Juicy Wine Bar, this friendly West Town spot is dedicated to fabulous wines, tasty cheeses and artisanal meat, with a handful of signature coc... READ MORE
You might not expect to find a good-old American diner inside this dark brick building, which is marked with a standard-issue fluorescent Old Style beer sign. W... READ MORE
Named after the mascot of Southern Illinois University, Saluki's is SIU's unofficial Chicago alumni headquarters. The bar opened in 1989 on Ohio St. and relocat... READ MORE
The 1890-era building that houses Emmit's is situated on a triangular lot. During Prohibition it was the Italian Savings and Trust, a bank reputed to be a haven... READ MORE
Tommy Nevin's Pub is a well-liked hangout for locals and Northwestern University students alike. The menu features an all-day Irish breakfast, hearty meals such... READ MORE
Expect a New York loft-like flair at this cozy Old Town loft space with champagnes, wines and high-end cocktails -- the perfect accessories for lounging. About ... READ MORE
Step into this swanky jazz bar and you'll soon be asking the piano man to sing you a song. In the lobby of the refurbished Hotel Orrington, the lounge features ... READ MORE
This Irish pub and eatery occupies a warm space with a READ MORE
When Butterfly Social opened on Earth Day back in 2007, it was no-holds-barred nature-centric, from tree-like walls made of sand, clay and straw to the wing-sha... READ MORE
Jon Young (of Kitsch'n fame) and his Volo chef-partner Stephen Dunne are behind this upscale bar/restaurant/late night-dining spot in River West. "I don't want ... READ MORE
Gone are the neutral tones, white tablecloths and pricey steaks of former tenant Avenue M -- but don't worry, the gorgeous ivy and flower-laden patio remains. N... READ MORE
The “Rat Pack”-esque memorabilia, dirt-cheap booze and old-school bartenders fuel this River West spot’s reputation as an odd remnant of a bygone era. Notably b... READ MORE